
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Long Wharf Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (127 Rentals)
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30 Compton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

322 Edgewood Ave, Unit 322 Edgewood Av

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Olive & Wooster

250 Greene St

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324 Goffe St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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193 Dwight St, Unit 3, Unit 3

37 Hotchkiss St

1476 Chapel

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578 Howard Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
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452 Poplar St

120 Dwight Street Apartments

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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit B5

74 Pearl St

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206 Sherman Ave, Unit B1, Unit B1

57 Maltby St

206 Sherman Ave

45 Frank St

402 Crown St
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66 Trumbull St

71-73 Whitney Ave

1397-1399 State St

203 West St

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1150 Chapel St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

1562 Chapel St

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3, Unit 842 State St. #3

440 Howard Ave

860 State St

84 Howe St Apartments
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893-893 Elm St

67 Warren St

70 Admiral St

1079 Ella T Grasso Blvd

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24 Shelter St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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Dwight Garden Apartments

1399 State St

4 Wall St

58 Stuyvesant Ave

640 Elm St
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316 Saint John St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

186 Farren Ave

299 Norton St, Unit 3

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33 Dickerman St, Unit 4, Unit 4

255 Ellsworth Ave

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340+ Dixwell

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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1

502 Chapel St

4 Garden St

192 Foster St
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Long Wharf, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Wharf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Wharf Studio Apartments | $2,160 | $1,200 | $3,688 |
| Long Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,000 | $6,644 |
| Long Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,000 | $7,807 |
| Long Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $900 | $7,870 |
| Long Wharf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $1,179 | $6,470 |
| Long Wharf 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $2,300 | $6,695 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Long Wharf Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Long Wharf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Long Wharf area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster priced from $1,179. 1476 Chapel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Long Wharf apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,179 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| 119 Main St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hampton House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Holiday Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Wharf, CT
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Wharf area is the $1.05 price per square foot 879 Elm St Model at 879 Elm St, Unit First Floor in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Long Wharf apartment is the Two Bedroom with Office (Floorplan A) Model at The Livingston Apartments starting at $2,625 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Wharf apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 879 Elm St, Unit First Floor | 879 Elm St | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Livingston Apartments | Two Bedroom with Office (Floorplan A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Foundry Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 173 Elm St | B22 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 119 Main St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Hampton House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Wharf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Long Wharf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Wharf is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in Long Wharf is 1476 Chapel which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Long Wharf costs $6,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Wharf?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Long Wharf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Wharf?
Cheap apartments in Long Wharf have an average cost of $138 which is $6,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Wharf.
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